Description
Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 shotshells are Federal Premium Premium Buckshot loads. Each 3 inch 12 gauge shell carries 15 pellets of number 00 buckshot at a published muzzle velocity of about 1100 feet per second. Each box holds 5 rounds.
Copper-Plated, Buffered Buckshot
Federal Premium Buckshot uses copper-plated pellets to produce tight patterns and strong downrange energy. Plating helps the pellets resist deformation when the shell fires.
Federal buffers the payload, which prevents pellet deformation and helps deliver dense, uniform patterns. That combination puts more hits on target for deer, hogs and predators.
Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 Specifications
These figures follow Federal’s published data for item P158 00. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465001216, which matches this listing.
- Brand: Federal
- Product line: Premium Buckshot
- Manufacturer item number: P158 00
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Shell length: 3 inch
- Shot size: number 00 buck
- Pellet count: 15
- Shot type: Copper Plated Lead
- Muzzle velocity: about 1100 fps
- Rounds per box: 5
Buckshot Tips
Use Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 shells only in shotguns chambered for 3 inch 12 gauge shells or longer.
Pattern buckshot at the distance you expect to shoot, and keep shots inside the range where most pellets stay on a vital-sized target.
Know what is beyond your target, since buckshot pellets can travel a long way.
Check your state regulations, since some areas restrict buckshot for deer hunting.
Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 ammo is a dependable choice for hunters after deer, hogs and predators at close range.
Why pattern testing matters
Every shotgun and choke combination patterns buckshot a little differently. Shoot a few rounds at a large paper target at 15, 25 and 35 yards and count the hits. This shows you how far you can trust the load in your gun.
Choosing a choke for buckshot
Many shooters find that modified or improved cylinder chokes pattern buckshot well. Very tight turkey chokes can sometimes open buckshot patterns instead of tightening them, so test before you hunt.
Storage and care
Store Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 shells in a cool, dry place in their original box. Clean your shotgun after each outing, especially after hunting in rain or snow, so it is ready the next time you need it.
Reading the box
The box lists the gauge, shell length, payload, shot size and muzzle velocity. Always match the gauge and shell length to your shotgun’s chamber, which is usually stamped on the barrel. Never fire a shell that is longer than the chamber.
About the Premium Buckshot line
Federal Buckshot 12ga P15800 is part of Federal’s Premium Buckshot family, which covers several shot sizes and payloads so you can match the load to your gun and the job at hand. Federal publishes the specifications for each load, so you can compare options before you buy.
Buying the right amount
When you find a load that performs well in your shotgun, buy enough for practice and the full season at the same time. Shells from the same lot tend to perform the same, which keeps your results consistent from the first shot to the last.
Read more on Federal’s Premium Buckshot 12 gauge page, or pair it with the Mossberg 500 All Purpose Field shotgun.
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